Whenever someone finds out I am from Ecuador their next question is usually, “Have you been to the Galapagos Islands?” Unfortunately, I have not… yet, but like most people, it is definitely on my list of top travel destinations. My thought after answering that question is usually, “There is much more to Ecuador than the …

As I stare out the window of the bus, I watch a world passing by. It is moving quickly through my window and it’s incredibly different from my world today. Every time I visit my hometown of Chone, located in the province of Manabi in coastal Ecuador, I can’t help but wonder what my life …

Arica was the first town we arrived to in Chile entering from Peru in the north. After researching our Lonely Planet Guide, it was a last minute decision that had us headed to Arica. The description of what we could find in Chile’s Altiplano was enticing: town of Putre, Lauca National Park, Salar de Surire …

San Pedro de Atacama is an adventure town located in Chile’s Northern Salt Mountains and is an extreme desert environment. The landscape is very picturesque with snow capped mountains in the distance and desert valleys that glow orange when the sun sets. Tourists flock to San Pedro to see pink flamingos in the salt flat …

We’d hoped to visit San Pedro de Atacama on our first trip to Chile, detouring off the main road from Santiago to the border to see what this desert town has to offer. But while we were in the south of the country, Chile was rocked by the 8.8-grade earthquake that killed more than 500 …

Patagonia travel triggers visions and feelings of extreme adventure for trekkers around the world. You’ve seen the pictures on-line and you’ve heard stories about the unpredictable weather, vast glaciers, snow capped Andes mountains and the dramatic reward of hiking in Patagonia. Are you ready to hike one of the most renowned treks in the world? …

We decided to travel to London for the first time as a couple. I had once been here on business, but this time was hoping to see more than the changing of the Royal Guard. After landing at London Heathrow airport we arrived to our hotel around 1pm in the afternoon. Still tired from our …

After visiting London for a week, I didn’t think it could get much better, but it has. From one great city to another, from London travel to San Francisco travel. The liberal and environmental activism in San Francisco has fascinated me for many years. One of my best friends moved out here from New Jersey over 6 …

Our time enjoying San Francisco travel has come to an end, and we have formed some positive opinions about this top travel destination. San Francisco is a must visit for those looking to experience the best travel cities in the world. San Francisco Travel San Francisco has a lot to offer, which is why we …

The city of Dakar, Senegal is often called the “Paris of West Africa.” But don’t let the (nick)name fool you – I’ve been to Paris and I live in Dakar, and Dakar is no Paris. This crazy, fun, loud, dirty burg perched on the Atlantic Ocean has plenty of excitement and surprises for travelers – …